Kent · England
BBQ Catering in Wincheap
BBQ catering for events in Wincheap: grilled on site and served by our team, so you can relax with your guests.
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
Planning an event in Wincheap?
A catered BBQ in Wincheap: what to know
Wincheap is about 1 mile south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. Events in Wincheap are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. Wincheap is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater.
Thinking of a barbecue in Whitehall Meadows? Many parks ban barbecues, and catering needs the landowner’s permission, generally the council’s. If the day starts at a church like Church of St Mildred, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by.
For events in CT1 and CT2, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook. That could mean an event in a garden on Ada Road, Cow Lane and Back Lane, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the barbecue. With the A2 close by, Wincheap is simple for us to get to for your event. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Canterbury (1 mile north-east), Thanington (1 mile south-west), Harbledown (1 mile north-west), Stuppington (1 mile south) and Hales Place (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (13 miles south-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles west), Folkestone (14 miles south) and Ramsgate (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Canterbury Castle (less than half a mile north-east) and Rupert Bear Museum (within half a mile north-east). Within reach you’ll find Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby schools include The Canterbury Academy (0.5 miles north-west) and Canterbury School of Architecture (0.9 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find Duke's Head Public House (within half a mile north-east)
BBQ catering in Wincheap, served hot
A barbecue is one of the easiest ways to feed a crowd in Wincheap: familiar food, lots of choice and no formality. The difference with a catered barbecue is that nobody from your party is stuck at the grill. Popular choices include coleslaw, beef brisket and halloumi skewers, and we’re often booked for informal weddings and birthdays and milestone parties.
For a barbecue in Wincheap, the garden is frequently the best venue. Let us know how we reach the garden, and we will do the rest. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
For event organisers in Wincheap
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep everyone in the loop.
What affects the price in Wincheap
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Whether you want china
- The number of people
- Season and day of the week
- Access to the cooking area
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What to tell us
These are the details we need:
- An estimate of numbers
- Allergies we should know about
- Any venue rules
- The address or postcode
Send us the date, the address or CT1 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
The serving table is kept tidy and stocked, so the barbecue looks as good at the end as at the start.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
The process
Running late? Tell us as early as you can, and we will work around it. A barbecue is easy to time, as most of it is cooked as people eat. By late September, sunset in Wincheap is about 7:00pm; in December it is about 3:50pm. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- Tell us what kind of event it is.
- We suggest a menu and send a quote.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- Hot food is served through the agreed time.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm your menu choices in good time
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Get a quote
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Wincheap
Which station is closest to Wincheap?
Wincheap has its own station: Canterbury East station.
Can you do a barbecue in Whitehall Meadows?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first.
How soon do barbecue dates go?
Once your date is fixed, particularly for a summer weekend. But ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
How many meats should we choose?
Three or four meats plus the vegetarian and vegan options suits most groups. A shorter menu also speeds up service.
Is the barbecue cooked on site?
Yes, at your event, on a spot we agree with you. The barbecue needs a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings and trees.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, so you are not left with the mess.
Do you need anything from us?
The main thing is an outdoor cooking spot we can reach. Tell us what’s available on site and we will confirm the rest when we quote.
Can you label vegetarian and vegan food?
We give you allergen information for every dish, and we can label the vegetarian and vegan options.
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Next to a buffet, everything is hot and freshly cooked. The menu makes a big difference to the price: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why book with us
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- Hot food straight off the grill
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
See our prices page and BBQ menu ideas.
Also near Wincheap
Other occasions in Wincheap
Why choose BBQ catering in Wincheap?
Add a hog roast for bigger events
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Wincheap. For example:
- Summer parties in the garden
- Work barbecues
- Retirement do’s
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Wincheap Foundation Primary School, often want a barbecue.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- The full menu and the sides
- What crockery is supplied
- If the price includes VAT
About the food
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Choose from salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Sausages
Barbecued sausages are always popular, served in a roll or with sides.
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
- Somewhere the smoke can drift away from open windows
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Sausages
- BBQ ribs
- Chicken skewers
- Beef burgers
- Pulled pork
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Beef brisket
- Salads
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away